Dermot
Meaning of Dermot
Dermot is a male name with Irish origins. It is pronounced as DER-muht (/ˈdɛr.mət/). The name may also be spelled as Dermott. Dermot has been given to babies in the United States since at least the early 20th century. While its popularity has varied over the years, it has consistently remained in use. In recent years, it has been ranked around the 5000-10000 mark in terms of popularity. Dermot is a strong and classic name that carries a sense of Irish heritage and tradition.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as DER-muht (/ˈdɛr.mət/)
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Notable People Named Dermot
| Dermot Patrick Mulroney is a well-known American actor recognized for his performances in romantic comedy, western, and drama films. |
| Dermot Joseph Kennedy is an Irish singer and songwriter known for his hit singles and albums, signed to Interscope Records in the US and Island Records elsewhere. |
| Dermot Earley Snr - Lieutenant-General Dermot Earley DSM was a prominent military leader in Ireland and with the United Nations, serving as the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces from 2007 to 2010. |
| Dermot Pius Farrell is an Irish Roman Catholic prelate and the current Archbishop of Dublin. |
| Dermot Healy was an accomplished Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and short story writer, known for his contributions to Irish literature and often referred to as "Ireland's finest living novelist." |
| Dermot Weld - Dermot K. Weld, a former jockey, is one of Ireland's most successful racehorse trainers and holds the record for the most winners trained in Ireland. |
| Dermot Bannon is an Irish architect and television presenter, famous for hosting the Room to Improve television series. |
| Dermot O'Neill - Dermot "Monkey" O'Neill was a football goalkeeper who played in the League of Ireland during the 1980s and 1990s. |
| Dermot Nesbitt is a former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) politician from Northern Ireland who served as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for South Down from 1998 to 2007. |
| Dermot Crowley is an Irish actor known for his work in stage, film, and television. |
| Dermot Earley Jnr - Dermot Earley Junior is a Gaelic footballer known for his time with the Sarsfields Newbridge club and the Kildare county team, hailing from a family with a strong footballing legacy. |
| Dermot Mannion is a former deputy chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines and former CEO of Aer Lingus. |
| Colonel Sir Dermot McMorrough Kavanagh was an Irish-born Crown Equerry of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom from 1941 to 1955, and a former member of the 11th Hussars. |
| Dermot St. John Gogarty was a prominent Irish architect known for his work in Dublin and Galway during the mid-twentieth century. |
| Dermot Nally is an Irish former cyclist. |
